Tomatoes With Creamy Feta
PUBLISHED ON: 08.18.2022
Hands down one of my favorite new recipes. The sharp salty flavor of feta cheese combined with the rich texture of Greek yogurt make a perfect base for the layer of summer tomatoes, lemon juice and mint. If you thought it ends there, it doesn’t- let’s warm up olive oil, and add smoked paprika (A Spanish favorite) to drizzle the final layer with the paprika oil. All of this comes together with minimal effort.
This dish is versatile, you can serve this up as an appetizer to guests with crusty bread or add a layer to your toast and eggs for your morning breakfast.
Tomatoes With Creamy Feta
Recipe from Bon appétit
Ingredients:
4 oz. feta, crumbled
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
Zest of 1 lemon
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 Tablespoon chopped mint, plus leaves for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1-1/2 lb. mixed heirloom tomatoes, sliced, quartered, or halved
Flaky Sea Salt
Directions:
Mash feta in a small bowl with a fork. Add yogurt and mix until combined, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon oil, and 1 Tablespoon mint. Season feta spread with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Just before serving, heat remaining 2 Tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium. Cook paprika, swirling pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
Transfer feta spread to a large shallow bowl and pile tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with sea salt, and pepper. Drizzle paprika oil over; top with mint leaves.
Note: Spread can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Pam
I’ll be making this dish over the weekend!
Sarah
This looks amazing. I’ll have to bookmark it.
Alfreda James
Feta is one of my favorite cheeses and will be a refreshing change from the expected mozzarella with tomatoes. This sounds yummy and I look forward to trying the recipe.
angiesrecipes
One of my favourite way to enjoy sweet juicy tomatoes!
sherry M
this sounds really tasty except for the tomatoes 🙂 So maybe i could use what … ? zucchini/cucumber/capsicums? yep i reckon i could.
2pots2cook
Perfect summer lunch! PERFECT!
John / Kitchen Riffs
This looks terrific! Feta is wonderful with tomatoes. 🙂 Thanks for this.
sippitysup
What a creative way to enjoy summertime tomatoes. GREG
Carolyn
This looks and sounds amazing; I could taste it while reading the recipe. Have made my copy and can’t wait to try it. Love the use of the smoked paprika and Feta is always a favorite of mine in anything.
Carolyn
David Scott Allen
I can’t wait to make this, Velva — we are on a tapas kick, as we are preparing for a trip to a Spain. This will be the perfect addition to the miss of flavors and textures on the table. Thanks!
mar
It looks delicious!!….this is perfect for breakfast or tapas!…..Abrazotes, Marcela
Balvinder
Oh yes, I’m going to try this tonight. Just picked tomatoes from the garden and I happen to have feta.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Oh yeah, that’s definitely my kind of appetizer (That can easily be turned in a main course with some crusty bread). Loving every single element from smoked paprika to fresh mint for the added freshness. And I would also probably add a few sun-dried tomatoes, just for the texture and little tang. Delicious!
Chef Mimi
Wow. where has this been my whole life?! Fabulous stuff. and I didn’t know you had a blog!
The-FoodTrotter
This looks insane! I just LOVE feta and with this flavoursome topping it seems amazing 🙂
Liz
I’ve had a similar recipe as an appetizer and we all loved it!! I’d forgotten about it and never got a chance to try it out (plus who knows where the recipe is now!!). This will be great for the holidays.